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AB 495: Parental Rights on the Chopping Block in California

When the government begins to redefine who can make decisions for your child—or worse, bypass you altogether—it’s not just an overstep. It’s an attack on the very foundation of the family.
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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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Importunate Prayer

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By Dr. Kevin Folger, Monday, December 27, 2010
Faith Results in the Blessing of the Believer
I am glad there is a God in Heaven who is not too busy to help me with my needs. Too often, though, we do not avail ourselves to the privilege of prayer as we ought.
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Christian Living
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The Language of Defeat

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By Dr. Rick Flanders, Friday, December 24, 2010
Reject the Proposals of Compromise
King Hezekiah was a good man. He made a decision early on to follow the godly example of his forefather, David, and rejected the wicked practices of his father, Ahaz.
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Pastoral Leadership
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Enemies of Biblical Oneness

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By Dr. Mike Norris, Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Keeping Your Relationship with God Right
The Bible speaks of ways that we can break our oneness with the Holy Spirit. It speaks of grieving Him, quenching Him, and resisting Him.
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Christian Living
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An Expectant Life

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By Valerie Creed, Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Anticipating God's Working
Expecting great things from God will inspire you to attempt great things for God. When was the last time God revealed Himself to you in proportion to your specific prayer?
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Ladies Ministry
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'Tis the Season for Soulwinning

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Thursday, December 16, 2010
Seizing Opportunities for Soulwinning
Christmas is one of the easiest times to invite people to church! But in the busyness of the Christmas parties, programs, and preparation, it’s all too easy to lose this golden opportunity to lead others to Christ.
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Outreach & Discipleship
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Seeking Christ at Christmas

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By Dr. Kevin Folger, Wednesday, December 15, 2010
3 Places for Christians to Look
Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. We are all familiar with the story of the wise men coming from the East because they saw a star. We may have some misconceptions about this story that have been fostered by traditions.
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Equally Different

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By Dr. R. B. Ouellette, Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Understanding Your Spouse
One of the greatest modern myths is that there are no essential differences between men and women. This is unbiblical, unreasonable, and dangerous to your marriage.
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Family Helps
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10 Ways to Express Thanks

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By Terrie Chappell, Monday, December 13, 2010
It Is a Good Thing to Give Thanks unto the Lord
We are blessed beyond what we deserve, yet we expect more and thank less.
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Ladies Ministry
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Classic Parenting

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Friday, December 10, 2010
A Biblical Home Starts with the Parents
Christian homes are becoming scarce. The once-common model of parenting—in which dad and mom stood and sacrificed together—has been cheaply improvised by a godless culture.
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Family Helps
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Extreme Bible Drills

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By Stephen Benefield, Thursday, December 9, 2010
3 New Twists of an Old Competition
One of the problems with games is that if they are overused, people will lose interest. If you have quit using Bible drills here are three fresh versions which may help.
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Children's Ministry
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